I would like to take this opportunity to let all Filipino Chamber members know that your Filipino Chamber administration is working hard and is doing an excellent job in providing you “the members” with quality events and networking opportunities. I am impressed and I would like to encourage all of you to participate in any of our events. Below are some committees that could use your help or input.

Part of our goal this year is to strengthen our communication channels between you and the Filipino Chamber. We realize that it is important to keep you up to date with our upcoming events. Come and join us at one of our membership meetings and meet the force behind our Committees. Come and experience the difference and network your business! Please contact Fran Gendrano at fran@kfgpropertiesinc.com if you are interested in making a short presentation about your company or for sponsorship opportunities at our Membership meetings.

If you are interested in joining us for our 2008 Trade mission to the Philippines from November 13-25, 2008 please contact Eddie Agas at kbmcagas@yahoo.com. Although my mother was born in Manila, this will be my first trip to the Philippines. Therefore, I have a mission to fulfill our goals for the Trade mission and to maximize my experience by learning about my grass roots and the Filipino culture as a whole. Join us and help me to make my experience more memorable.

The Fundraising Committee Chair, Nilda Quindara, will oversee 2 large projects for the Filipino Chamber. The committee will attempt to conduct a large scale Networking event and initiate a benefits pack that may benefit business members of the Filipino Chamber. Stay tuned for more details on the projects. In the meantime, if you are interested in participating in this committee please email Nilda at hfpnilda@hawaii.rr.com

Maria Montes, the Membership Chair and her committee has done a great job so far contacting members about our events. The responsibilities of this committee are challenging. Duties include updating membership files, keeping membership files current on a monthly basis, updating members on upcoming events, soliciting new members and retaining current members and more.